Chapter 63

　　Ariana's POV

　　"Yes," I agreed. "But it bought us time."

　　"How much?"

　　I shook my head. "Not enough."

　　My phone buzzed again.

　　A new message.

　　Same unknown number.

　　You just crossed from nuisance to liability.

　　I stared at the words.

　　Good, I typed back.

　　A moment passed.

　　Then:

　　If you...